The Political Problems Associated with Fixing the CPI Are That

question 121

Multiple Choice

The political problems associated with fixing the CPI are that

• A)personal income taxes would fall.
• B)benefits to the poor would fall.
• C)Social Security taxes would rise.
• D)Social Security benefits would rise.

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